Maryland Steam Pot

 16 cups of water

3 t red pepper flakes

2 T Old Bay ( or more to taste)

3 lbs cooked smoked sausage cut into 2 inch chunks

4 lbs red potatoes, washed skins on

10 small whole onions, peeled

6 fresh ears of corn, shucked and cut in half

5 lbs shrimp in shells  size 21-25 ( I use 16-21)

melted butter

herbs, such as basil and oregano

In a large pot put water, Old Bay and red pepper flakes, bring to a boil . ( Sprinkle the Old Bay spice after each layer.)  Add sausage, potatoes, onions and corn. Boil.

Reduce heat and cook 30 minutes. Add Shrimp, cover and steam another 5-8  minutes, make sure shrimp is done. 

Drain out all liquid. Pour everything on to a large platter. Drizzle melted butter, herbs and Old Bay to taste over top. 

Serve with Cocktail Sauce, or hot pepper sauce.